Perfil socioeconômico, epidemiológico e farmacoterapêutico de idosos institucionalizados de Brasília, Brasil

Oliveira, Mirna Poliana Furtado de; Novaes, María Rita Carvalho Garbi

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“…In a similar manner to this research, one investigation found that the most prescribed drug classes were those aimed at problems of the cardiocirculatory system and antihypertensive drugs, followed by drugs of systemic use and those that work in the digestive system and the metabolism 16 . In a study on the use of antihypertensive and antidiabetic drugs among the elderly in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, the most commonly used antihypertensive classes were diuretics, ACE inhibitors and β-blockers, probably because they were supplied by SUS 17 .…”

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“…Several studies agree that such medications are the most prescribed drug class 14,15 . This finding can be explained by the high prevalence of hypertension in Brazil, especially among the elderly, which can be as high as 50% in the various regions of the country 16 . As hypertension is a factor that is known to influence the practice of polypharmacy, it was not considered in the final model in order to allow the expression of little known variables.…”

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“…Especially when there are difficulties with the identification of medicines, such situations can promote inappropriate use, as well as causing damage that further compromises health 18 . One way of avoiding the high prevalence of hypertension and its consequent impact on the excessive use of medicines is investment in preventive measures to influence behavior and lifestyle so that the occurrence of this disease is lower in the long term 16 .…”

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Factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly people receiving care under the family health strategy

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Oliveira

Novaes

2017

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: to identify the medication profile, the prevalence of polypharmacy and associated factors among elderly people receiving care from Family Health Strategy teams. Method: an analytical, document-based, cross-sectional survey with a quantitative approach was conducted in Brazlândia in the Distrito Federal, Brazil, with a sample of 211 elderly people enrolled in and receiving care from one of the local Family Health Strategy teams. Data were submitted to bivariate analysis and multiple analysis through logistic regression. Results: a considerable number of the elderly (62, 29.4%) were undergoing polypharmacy. The majority (56, 26.5%) used three different classes of drug, with antihypertensive drugs the most used. Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular complications and the use of antihypertensive drugs were factors associated with polypharmacy. Conclusion: polypharmacy is a worrying reality and demands a new approach on the part of professionals, as this important aspect of geriatrics should be carefully evaluated to avoid harm and iatrogeny among the elderly.

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Factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly people receiving care under the family health strategy

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Oliveira

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2017

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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“…However, it can be affirmed that the proportion of institutionalized women is even greater, as they are more likely to be widowed and disadvantaged socioeconomically 18,19 . Women are also in the majority on waiting lists for institutionalization, reflecting cultural aspects and family arrangements 20 .…”

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Characterization of long-term care facilities for the elderly in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte

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Horta

Souza

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Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: to characterize Long Term Care Facilities for the Elderly (LTCFs) from the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil in terms of administrative and care aspects. Method: an exploratory, quantitative study was conducted in the MRBH, with primary and secondary sources used to map the LTCFs. A structured questionnaire was used for characterization, and data was collected between November 2014 and December 2015 through telephone contact and site visits to the LTCFs. A descriptive statistical analysis of the data was subsequently performed. Results: the 156 participating institutions included private and mixed institutions, with predominantly female residents with dependency levels I and II, and elevated levels of occupation. Philanthropic LTCFs directly receive the retirement pensions of the elderly persons, although most also receive a government grant. The results in terms of activities offered were similar for the philanthropic and private facilities, while the staff of the private facilities had more health professionals and the philanthropic facilities had more social workers and psychologists. Conclusions: there was significant participation among the LTCFs, despite the limiting factors of the study such as the data collection instrument and strategy. It is important to prioritize the elderly when creating policies to improve care for institutionalized individuals, as well as facilitating interlocution between LTCFs to minimize the abandonment of state participation.

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“…A reduzida recordação sobre a utilização dos medicamentos pelos idosos é aspecto comum e pode estar relacionado com perda cognitiva patológica ou até mesmo por declínio funcional decorrente do envelhecimento. Assim, esse quadro endossa a importância da responsabilização da administração dos medicamentos pelos cuidadores e outros profissionais de saúde atuantes nas ILPI (15 (11). Por outro lado, 56,3% dos idosos sem discernimento dependiam dos cuidadores para administrá-los, em geral, por via parenteral ou enteral (com emprego de materiais médico-hospitalares).…”

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A Conduta Do Tratamento Medicamentoso Por Cuidadores De Uma Instituição De Longa Permanência Para Idosos

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Mendonça-Silva

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A conduta do tratamento medicamentoso por cuidadores de uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos ABSTRACTMedicines are an important health technology in geriatric care. In this context, the purpose of this study is to analyze and discuss the medication therapy management from the perspective of elderly caregivers in a long term care facility located in the Federal District, Brazil. According to obtained data by conducting a qualitative study which adopted the interview technique with eight caregivers of the Institution, the complexity of pharmacotherapy, work overload, the non-acceptance of drug use by the aged and the lack of knowledge by caregivers are factors that undermine the rationale and operation of the treatment regimens. Caregivers, along with the health team of the institution, have developed coping strategies not to be forgotten in the administration of medication doses, and there are the provision and regular access to those technologies by users. Although pharmaceutical service topic of discussion in institutions is scarce in the literature, due to the aging population and expansion of the supply of these types of services, it is remarkable the need to maintain this issue on the research agenda and technical-scientific production.

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Perfil socioeconômico, epidemiológico e farmacoterapêutico de idosos institucionalizados de Brasília, Brasil

Abstract: Perfil socioeconômico, epidemiológico e farmacoterapêutico de idosos institucionalizados de Brasília, BrasilThe socio-economic, epidemiological and pharmaco-therapeutic profile of institutionalized elderly individuals in Brasilia, Brazil

Cited by 39 publications

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Factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly people receiving care under the family health strategy

Factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly people receiving care under the family health strategy

Characterization of long-term care facilities for the elderly in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte

A Conduta Do Tratamento Medicamentoso Por Cuidadores De Uma Instituição De Longa Permanência Para Idosos

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